Our first conversation with Blades Hotel was via email back in Australia and from the first response we knew that we'd be made welcome. We told Kevin we'd be there for one night and he let us know what was close by and what not to miss. Very helpful! The room itself was adequete and clean (but almost in need of a refurbishment). Would only recommened staying in the top floors to those who won't be worried about carting their luggage up the many stairs. We stayed in the top floor and enjoyed being away from the street noise and also had a better viewpoint over the street. Breakfast the next morning was basic but enough to keep you full till lunch, plus it was prepared entirely by Kevin and his staff. All the attention shown by the staff combined with the close proximity to the tube station means we would recommend this to anyone after a budget room that is clean and close to the major attractions (we walked for 10 hours and saw Green Park, Hyde Park, Oxford Street, National Museum, Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace tour, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Houses of Parliament/Big Ben and a London Eye trip. All without stepping onto a bus or taxi!

Thanks for the great stay,
Cameron and Jodie,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Our stay at the Blades was very good, and also a very good value. It was everything we were hoping for it to be, and for a decent price. It's located on pretty Belgrave Road just a few steps from the Pimlico tube station, and a bit further the other direction from Victoria Station. The room and bathroom, while not oversized, were comfortable and clean. You had to ring for staff and there was no elevator, but neither of those issues were a problem for us.

Easy to find hotel with excellent transport links. A safe neighbourhood, but the hotel itself is quite secure (ring the doorbell to enter unless you have the key, and staff letting you in does expect a reason for your visit first). The staff (mother and daughter?) is friendly and modest, the room had beautiful bedsheets and was clean throughout. Nice and high ceilings as well.
Same thing for the bathroom: small, but clean. No bugs, no funny smells, good mattress. A quiet neighbourhood, so potentially a good night sleep but I slept close to the radiator which made funny ticking noises as it heated up and cooled down again.

Breakfast was very basic, so don't raise your expectations. Toast and jams, cereals, a can of milk and one of orange juice (not fresh though). No buns or anything. Coffee was lukewarm, unless you go really early in the morning.

But again, the service is honest and decent. The lightbulb in my table lamp broke and after reporting it, it was replaced immediately.

I stayed 3 nights in this lovely hotel and I must recognize the value of this place.The excellence of service started with contact by email. Their replies were prompt and accommodating.
It is safe, affordable and clean, the staff is very polite and friendly.I had a nice breakfast, plenty of coffee,tee,juices, a nice buffet I cand say. The location it's excellent, fantastic..it's easy to take the bus no 24 and it's only 10 minutes walk from Victoria Staion. There are many restaurants and shops around the area.The rooms are clean and the beds comfortable.The wireless works very well.There is an efficient management and I hope to stay again at Blades next time I ll be in London.